Last summer, my buddy Filippo Drago gifted me with bags of Bio Antichi Ricetta Flour. Having used most of it, I used the last bit to make lievito madre (sourdough). The results included nice tight crumb, as well as of a volcanic crust which made me...
Even though I've attended many inspiring classes with great bakers and chefs, I never thought of myself as ever becoming a teacher, myself. But recently my friend Daniele (from Gustiamo) asked if I could help her put to use a piece of Italian levain that she had...
Sunrise Flour Mills, located in Minnesota, makes great flours. I only found out from an Italian baker living in Sweden named Barbara Elisi. I ended up ordering four bags of their Red Fife Bolted and Turkey Red, both refined wheat. So far I've had some...
Maine Grains offered me a sample of some wonderful milled flour from locally sourced farms. So far I've used it alone and with other organic and heritage flours. What a difference in handling, as well as in taste. Buy flour from the supermarket, there's a...
It's been a while since I've baked with Sicilian flour, specifically grain from Castelvetrano and the miller Filippo Drago of Molini del Ponte. What a surprise when my friend Judy Witts Francini messaged me and posted this video. In fact Judy schlepped a five...
